With our April weather being so cool and a bit rainy,
I've had a continuing appointment with my Annie Sloan paint.
The dust bunnies have officially taken over Heaven's Walk
and are now running rampant.
But I don't care.
It gives the husband something to do with his socks.
I've had this picnic basket in the basement for a while now,
but she was being pretty quiet.
I couldn't decide quite what to do with her...
until recently.
She was in very good shape.
Not a scratch on her.
Beautifully constructed and very sturdy,
Beautifully constructed and very sturdy,
but she was a little on the boring side.
She looked like every other picnic basket out there.
She definitely needed some ASCP love.
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I watered down some French Linen
and slowly brushed it on,
letting some of it run down the sides.
An hour later,
I did the same thing with an even more watery mixture of Pure White this time,
letting it catch in the weaving.
After letting it all dry,
I took out one of my favorite stencils and using a dark charcoal craft paint,
I took out one of my favorite stencils and using a dark charcoal craft paint,
stenciled the lid,
and added a coat of clear wax to it for protection
and that gorgeous subtle shine it gives
after a little buffing.
and added a coat of clear wax to it for protection
and that gorgeous subtle shine it gives
after a little buffing.
She needed a wee bit of bling,
so I added a French cross as a reminder to
give thanks
before breaking bread.
She was now ready for a picnic under the sweep of a romantic weeping willow tree
next to a dancing stream...
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Very pretty, Laurie! Love her transformation. I just got the French Linen myself and tried it on a frame so far. I'm doing the side tables in the guest bedroom with it next.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job, Laurie. You are the Queen of ASCP! They should feature your work. Maybe they did? xo
ReplyDeleteSweet Laurie~I love your picnic basket...I can see you are loving your paint too! What a beautiful project for a rainy day! xok
ReplyDeleteLove the basket!!!
ReplyDeleteLaurie-She looks beautiful. Very Frenchy indeed. Now...all she needs is a loaf of bread, a block of cheese and some DumbDog/CrazyCat wine. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteBeautiful--love the stencil and the cross!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. I love the Paris graphic!
ReplyDeleteHahaha love the dust bunnies & socks! :) Ya gotta love dust bunnies sticking to your socks!
ReplyDeleteYour basket turned out super cute! I still need to buy some of her paint & give it a try!
xoxoox,
Shellagh
Yes I have days with dust bunnies. Love the cute basket.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. wow... such creative thinking.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Laurie.
ReplyDeleteEverything you touch turns out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteSO BEAUTIFUL!!!
ReplyDeleteLOve your sweet picnic basket and the new color looks great.
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful weekend
~Cheryl
Oh it's lovely. Is the coat of wax,paste in a tin, the kind you polish furniture with?:)
ReplyDeleteI love this Laurie, you're so clever! xo K
ReplyDeleteLove it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLinda at Beautiful Ideas
What a lovely picnic basket...enjoy a happy weekend darling.....love Ria...xxx...
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful. I recently received a pie basket that needed something. I think this will be it!
ReplyDeleteThe basket is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLaurie, That basket is truly beautiful. It was fine as it was , but you have turned into a thing of beauty.:):) Smiles, Susie(She Junks)
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job turning something blah into a beautiful object. Now all you need is the nice weather to use this beautiful basket.
ReplyDeleteOh Laurie, that is just lovely! I want that!! I will have to keep my eye out for a nice basket like this one to copy you! xo
ReplyDeleteWhat sort of wax do you use after using the Ann Sloan paint? Is it just wax like Johnson's paste wax? I have been wanting to try the chalk paint but don't know what kind of wax to use or where to get it. My budget is very limited, so I really can't afford the Ann sloan products. Thanks and God keep you. Cashel1916@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLove the basket makeover! The French cross is a prefect finishing touch :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful, laurie! i've been tempted to paint a longaberger basket thats been sitting in a closet for years...just might do that this weekend:) thanks for the nudge:)
ReplyDeletePerfect for your table.
ReplyDeleteLove the stencil!
xxoo
Une nouvelle vie bien agréable pour ce magnifique panier...
ReplyDeletemerci de partager avec nous ces extraordinaires photos.
Gros bisous
Yes lots of dust bunnies at our house too and I don't care either:)
ReplyDeleteGreat basket, the stencil really finished it off nicely.
hugs
Carole
ps garden looks great btw
Hi Laurie...just going through Pinterest and your beautiful basket makeover popped up...I hope you don't mind, but I have the same basket and I think I'll do the same thing...It's just lovely!!...We use ours to store newspapers in our family room before we put them out to recycle each week...Have a happy weekend, Mariaelena
ReplyDeleteIt is so pretty Laurie!
ReplyDeleteHow 'bout breaking it in with a romantic picnic for two as thanks to your honey for taking care of the dust bunnies?!
I love the picnic basket and it just so happens I have an old brown one! Beautiful post,Laurie.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Laurie,
ReplyDeleteLovely picnic basket, dear one! The hopeless romantic in me was swept away to that softly flowing stream with the overhanging weeping willow! It was Heavenly, indeed!
Fondly,
Pat
Laurie,
ReplyDeleteYour basket looks lovely.What a pretty soft color.And I love that bling!Have a wonderful weekend.
Anne
I adore what you did with your basket Laurie!! You have inspired me to give mine a makeover too so hopefully soon!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
Oh Laurie this is so beautiful!!! Love the colour you chose!
ReplyDeleteThat was so funny what you said about your husband's socks and the dust
bunnies!! :)
Pamela xo
Wow and wow. You took a boring but nice picnic basket and made it absolutely beautiful and romantic. I love romantic and dreamy and your basket is certainly that!! Fab job!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Laurie! Your creative juices are overflowing. Love the transformation and I love what you said about the French cross. I haven't tried and Annie Sloan paints but love the look!
ReplyDeleteI love this--I just found a basket at Goodwill that I am re-doing. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat post:) Thank you for sweet words on my blog, and come back to visit soon..I have more swedish decor inspiration for you:)
ReplyDeleteHave a awsome weekend.
LOVE Maria at inredningsvis
Your project turned out so pretty! Thanks for sharing, Jean
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie
ReplyDeleteLovley Post :)
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I love this post! I have so many baskets that need a new look and I love what you did with this one. It's perfect!
ReplyDeleteHope you share on Simple & Sweet Fridays, the basket looks beautiful!
Jody
Your basket turned out beautiful! Have a wonderfully blessed weekend.
ReplyDeleteDanielle
So very pretty! I love picnic baskets...I do not love dust bunnies ;). I have plenty though!
ReplyDeleteLe'beautiful, Laurie! I've been contemplating painting (or selling) a bunch of longaberger baskets and canisters that are currently in their boring honey-colored state (and therefore collecting dust in my basement). Your basket pretty much sealed that deal. One more thing added to my list! Love your pretty hydrangeas too!
ReplyDeleteI just read your previous post called Grateful...wow Laurie, how very beautiful. I have a lump in my throat from your words! You should seriously write a book, just an inspirational little book or something...your words were so lovely and so moving.
ReplyDeletewowza girlie. that looked awesome. you've apparently got the magic touch;)
ReplyDeleteShe's perfect Laurie! You have the magic touch. That lid - oh my!
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie,
ReplyDeleteI came back to answer your question-no,I didn't use any special thread for the umbrella just a polyester and cotton.
Carolyn
She's a beauty, Laurie! Hopefully, the weather will warm up soon so you can put it to use :) xo
ReplyDeleteOh Laurie...it is just delightful! You have certainly been blessed with a gift to make the things around you more lovely!! Thanks for sharing your technique. I have some pieces that need some ASCP, too! After this next wedding...
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Hugs and joy to you!
Becky
laurie, I love what you have done with that basket! It's gorgeous. The cross makes it, in my opinion.
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Oh the basket is just beautiful, love the paint and the stencil. Perfect for display or a picnic. Great job.
ReplyDeleteYour basket is darling...you do the most amazing makeovers.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all miss Laurie, I want to thank you for your beautiful visit. I am so blessed to have a sweet friend like you who visits and then comments such encouraging words. Is it not the best when we start to paint and we just can not stop, we look around the house or a new find ready to paint what ever is in sight :)
ReplyDeleteI love the basket, and the cross is a perfect touch to all that we are blessed with knowing The Lord will provide.
Your photos are breathtaking...I hope I am invited on your picnic, I will bring the pie.
Lots of love to you.
Keep inspiring all thing soulfully painted.
xoxo
Dore
Thanks for sharing this post on Simple & Sweet Fridays. I'm loving that basket!
ReplyDeleteJody
Oh Laurie, that's just beautiful! And the Cross is such an exquisite tough. You continue to inspire me with your beautiful photographs and creativity. God bless you and your girls! Shirley xxx
ReplyDeleteThe basket is so much more beautiful now, she went from dab to so fab. I also love how you added the cross which also took it to the next level. You are so inspirinThanks for sharing your creative inspiration over at Sunday's Best!g, and I always get such a sense of calm here.
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie! The basket is just lovley with the new colour. Wish you a beautiful day. Hugs & Joy // Paula
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me Laurie ~~ I just knew you would come up with something special, you always do! I hope your weather is improving I'm between muck & soil. :)
ReplyDeleteOther than that Happy May Day to you.
Hugs Rosemary...xoxo
Nice pictures ...
ReplyDeleteHugs Karina
Absolutely fabuloso! Love it and everything ELSE you do, too! FAB! MORE THAN FAB! GREAT!
ReplyDeletexoRebecca
Hi ~ Your Basket is super cute ~ I just painted a basket too ~ I think your basket is much prettier.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Michele
I am coming to Plainwell today (wed) would love to meet for lunch. PLUS I am going to ck out your new shop in Doster..call me cell 269 719 6525.. If you want to meet.. :)
ReplyDeleteYour basket is beautiful!! I can just picture the wispy willow tree and feel the warm spring breezes...aaahhhh. Wonderful job and I love the stencil on top! Have a wonderful spring-y day!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Kathleen
Wunderschöööön der Korb geworden!! ein Bijou!!!
ReplyDeleteLieben Dank für deine lieben Worte
Liebste Grüsse
Tanja
Wunderschöööön der Korb geworden!! ein Bijou!!!
ReplyDeleteLieben Dank für deine lieben Worte
Liebste Grüsse
Tanja
Your basket is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your heart and your ideas and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYou always make me smile!
blessings,
karianne
Gorgeous!! I love it. I'm definitely pinning this. Thanks for sharing at Romance on a Dime!!
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your blog through Dreamy Whites. Love the little picnic basket makeover. I know when I reporpuse or spruce up something I feel so good afterwards, as through I've rescued something that was meant to be useful (rather than forgotten), and restored it to its purpose.
ReplyDeleteBlessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault
Your basket looks so lovely! I love the addition of the pretty cross. So funny about our similar basket redos. Great minds think alike! :)
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